Executive Search in California

ART is an executive search firm founded in the U.S. by Americans in 1987 who wanted to create an executive search firm that served the whole country well - every region, every state, every metropolitan area and every rural area.

ART recruits non-bureaucratic, results-oriented senior managers and middle managers throughout the U.S. for firms seeking to expand, develop, or harmonize their local, regional, U.S. or global businesses.

We recruit in the major metropolitan areas across America, as well as in rural areas and small towns that are not well served by recruitment firms based in large cities, whose focus typically is only on their own immediate market.

But at ART, we recruit everywhere!

ART is also available for local American firms that are seeking managers anywhere in America or on six continents - in over 100 countries, in the top 1,500 world centers of business, industry, finance, and creativity.

Some information for companies seeking to identify good managers in other countries: here.

We are especially well equipped to assist companies based outside of the U.S. that are seeking to either enter the U.S. market or to grow and improve their business units in America. Our candidates include senior- and middle-managers who are able to run large enterprises or to be an overseas firm's first employee in the U.S., capable of starting up a national or regional business from scratch.

Because we recruit throughout the United States, and are region-neutral in our perspective, we can suggest the best locations and strategies for recruiting the best U.S. managers for their American business unit.

Some executive searches are for mission-critical sole-contributors, while other searches are for organizational heads supervising many hundreds or thousands of staff members.

Our work spans local, regional, and also cross‑border leadership recruitment within North America— enabling companies to attract the executives they need to scale, innovate, and compete globally.

Key Industries in California

California is one of the most innovative and economically influential regions in the world, home to global technology leaders, biotech pioneers, aerospace innovators, and advanced manufacturing. ART partners with organizations across California to recruit executives who can lead in high‑growth, high‑complexity environments.

IT Services & Software (Silicon Valley)

California remains the global center for software, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity innovation.

Medical Devices & Life Sciences (San Diego, Bay Area)

The state leads in biotech R&D, genomics, and medical device innovation.

Semiconductor (Silicon Valley)

Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment.

Manufacturing & Industrial

Electronics, semiconductors, and high‑tech manufacturing continue to expand.

ART recruits senior leaders across:

C‑suite: CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, CIO
General Management: Country Manager, Managing Director, President
Commercial Leadership: VP Sales, Sales Director, Business Development
Finance Management: CFO, VP Finance, Controller, Planning & Analysis, M&A
Operations & Manufacturing: VP Operations, Plant Manager, Engineering Director
Supply Chain & Procurement: Logistics Directors, S&OP Leaders
Technology: CTO, VP Engineering, R&D Director, Technical Director
Information Technology: CIO, CISO, VP IT, Director Data Center
Corporate Functions: CHRO, HR Director, HR Manager, Legal & Compliance Leaders

Why Companies Choose ART in California

Deep experience in semiconductor technology, medical devices, and VC finance recruitment
Strong networks across Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and San Diego
Proven ability to recruit leaders for high‑growth, innovation‑driven companies

REGION OR METROPOLITAN AREA	ART RECRUITMENT PRACTICE

Silicon Valley & San Francisco Bay Area	Semiconductors, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Advanced Electronics, Robotics, Sensors, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Scientific Instrumentation, Advanced Materials, Renewable Energy Technologies, Financial Services, Software, IT Services

Sacramento & Northern California	Healthcare, B2B Services, Food, CPG

Central Valley	Food, CPG, Agribusiness, Irrigation Technologies

Metro-Los Angeles, Ventura County, & Santa Barbara	Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Aerospace, Financial Services, B2B Services, Software, IT Services, Logistics Services

Orange County	Semiconductors, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Advanced Electronics, Robotics, Sensors, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Scientific Instrumentation, Financial Services, IT Services

San Diego, Riverside County & San Bernardino County	Semiconductors, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Advanced Electronics, Robotics, Sensors, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Scientific Instrumentation, Aerospace, Electronics, Logistics Services, Maquiladoras (with Tijuana and Mexicali)

Regional Hub for Asia-Pacific Business	All industries: (Hi-Tech Sector, Industrial Sector, Services Sector)